Jake Paul and Mike Tyson finally meet in the boxing ring this Friday.
The pre-fight narrative: Paul takes on his most decorated opponent yet but I expect his knockout streak to continue against Tyson, who’s far removed from his prime. I’m also eyeing the under in what I think will be a shorter bout.
Check out my Paul vs. Tyson predictions for the Nov. 15 fight in Arlington, Texas.
Paul vs. Tyson predictions
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| Paul vs. Tyson picks | Betting odds |
| Paul by KO/TKO | +120 |
| Under 5.5 rounds | -110 |
Boxing odds as of 10:30 p.m. ET on 11/12/2024.
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Best bet: Paul by KO/TKO (+120)
I know ‘Iron Mike’ is a legend but if he loses on Friday, I think it will be before the final bell.
There are simply too many red flags to ignore.
- Tyson is 58 years old
- This is his first sanctioned bout since 2005
- The first fight was cancelled because Tyson had a medical emergency
Paul, 27, has three straight TKO/KO victories and I have to assume he’s only getting better as he enters his prime.
Tyson, on the other hand, is obviously far removed from the fighter he once was when he became the youngest heavyweight champ at 20 years old.
I won’t overthink this one too much so I’m putting my money on the younger Paul, who’s the only active boxer in this fight.
Quick pick
Under 5.5 rounds (-110): I couldn’t forget about the Tyson fans. There’s one way to back him, in my opinion, and that’s the under.
I don’t think it’s crazy to say that Tyson will be most dangerous in the early rounds. He can still pack a punch but his cardio will let him down as the rounds advance.
If Paul were to fall victim to a big shot, it would surely be early in the fight. Tyson could prove to be a much more technical and powerful boxer than his opponent.
After all, he’s a former champ and is the biggest competitor Paul has faced.
Both fighters will be similar in size, though Paul is taller. But everyone knows Tyson is the most devastating puncher of all time if he can get inside the pocket.
This bet covers an early win on both sides, which is ultimately why I like it.
Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.